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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.06, 10,660.61 and 2,426.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.06, 10,660.61 and 2,426.49 is: 3,640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.06 : 10,660.61 = 2,426.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.06/10,660.61 = 2,426.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.06x = 10,660.61 × 2,426.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.06x = 25,867,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,867,869.63/7,106.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.25

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